Teens steal online through credit data grab in Milwaukee
A 16 year old Milwaukee boy stole account information from up to 200 people and bought 1643 dollars worth of goods including a bong and computer equipment. He used an underground program to obtain email addresses and sent emails claiming billing information had been deleted. Authorities urge stronger penalties and safeguards as e commerce grows.
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Milwaukee
America
Music sales fall amid terror attacks in Israel
Tower Records Jerusalem manager Roy Azulai says people are not in the mood for parties as newspaper images of dead locals fill the press. Defense Secretary Rumsfeld condemns Iran Iraq and Syria for backing groups causing Israeli violence. Maryland’s Juan Dixon crowns his season after beating Indiana 64 to 52 to claim the national title despite personal losses and doubters.
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Roy Azulai
Tower Records
Jerusalem
Israel
Iran
Iraq
Syria
Defense
Donald H. Rumsfeld
Maryland
Juan Dixon
Terrapins
Indiana
Dixon
On This Date and History Highlights
Today's highlight covers dates from 1513 Ponce de Leon landing in Florida to 1932 Lindbergh ransom exchange. It notes 1917 Wilson asking Congress for war against Germany and other milestones including Coinage Act 1792 and Davis fleeing Richmond. Includes April 2 events and related 2002 date context.
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Wilson
Congress
Germany
Juan Ponce de Leon
Florida
Turin
Jefferson Davis
Richmond
Charles A. Lindbergh
John F. Condon
Bronx, N.Y
Lindbergh
Tighter government restrictions on telemarketers debated
A reader letter questions whether stricter rules will deter illegitimate telemarketers and asks if voting or contacting channels by email or fax are viable, referencing the Buzz section of the Gazette Telegram. The piece notes the publication's contact details and an extension for responses.
Hollywood smear vs truth in the A Beautiful Mind era
The piece argues that Hollywood and its biographers smeared John Nash and his life, while Oscar outcomes favored entertainment over strict biography. It contrasts reactions to historians Joseph Ellis, Stephen Ambrose, and Doris Kearns Goodwin with Akiva Goldsman and Ron Howard, calling the standards for truth in history uneven.
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Oston
Hollywood
John Nash
Nash
Palisades Park
California
Sylvia Nasar
Russell Crowe
Joseph Ellis
Vietnam
Mt. Holyoke
Stephen Ambrose
Doris Kearns Goodwin
Motion Picture Academy
Academy
Joe Ellis
New York Times
Charles Colson
Christianity Today
Colson
Los Angeles Times
Anne Morse
Doris Goodwin
Lynne McTaggart
Goodwin
McTaggart
West Coast
Akiva Goldsman
Ron Howard
Howard
Cheney ties fuel to Saddam sales in Halliburton links
The piece accuses Dick Cheney of profiting from Halliburton subsidiaries with Saddam Hussein before 2000, noting Halliburton oil field deals that appeared legal yet violated U.S. policy. It cites the Financial Times report and a GWBush.com reference, with Jim Hightower offering context.
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Cheney
Ment
Saddam
ABC
Sam Donaldson
Halliburton
Hussein
Iraq
Financial Times of London
Halliburton-owned
O! Mr
Evil Saddam
U.S
Pocket
Financial Times
Gwbush.com
Unlikely marriage broker prompts marriage policy debate
A Pew Research Center poll shows broad support for traditional values but strong resistance to government marriage promotion. The Family Research Council backs increased funding while critics warn such programs intrude on private life and risk coercion. Analysts stress evidence on outcomes remains disputed.
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Andrew Kohut
Pew Research Center
Kohut
Family Research Council
Daniel T. Lichter
Democratic Leadership Council
Ooms
Ken Connor
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Bill Draper
Internet Security
Tay
Coinage Act
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Ellen Goodman
Washington Post
Ec Oy
Jim Hightower
Texas
David Broder